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Fuel-vac Pump A^# Ache Need Help !!

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by 1963cj5, Apr 10, 2006.

  1. Apr 10, 2006
    1963cj5

    1963cj5 Member

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    Been restoreing M38A1 ( 1952) getting to be road worthy soon but.. Put brand new carb on .. LEAKS out the bottom float rod.. Went back got another same thing.. TOOK OFF Three less than a year old on two cj5s and one off another 55 m38a1.. SAME THING.. I put the three back on the respective jeeps NO LEAKS..cant figure.. Called some people who are mechanics they have no clue !! One said put in in-line filter , didnt help same thing..This is a re-built f-head 134 engine completey done by myself and girlfriend..I have done 4 before this NO PROBLEMS..Got any ideas...I thought about putting an in-line fuel restricting valve in before the carb.. Ideas and past experence needed, this is a parade ready Jeep if I get this worked out...Thanks.....
     
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  2. Apr 10, 2006
    runnamuck

    runnamuck look out!

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    what's the fuel pressure. sounds like a tad to much, forcing needle and seat open. try hidding a regulator between pump and carb set at 2 psi.
     
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  3. Apr 11, 2006
    1963cj5

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    Appreciate the info,,heading to auto parts this am..
     
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